For those of you that have been wondering what the new issue of The Martian Wave will have in store for you, here you go:
Stories
From an Unnamed Rock by Jerry L. Robinette
On the Bridge by Matthew Spence
Mars Ride Along by EJ Shumak
I’ll Take the Moon by Andrew L. MacDonald
Red Sleepers by T. Fox Dunham
I’m a Little Teapot… by Robert P. Hansen
Greenie by David Castlewitz
Uhlanga Regio by Glen R. Stripling
Binaurals by Josh Brown
Fathers of Mars by David Wright
Earth Camp by Alicia Cole
The Tulku of Titan by Mike Morgan
Poems
Rip van Winkle on Mars by David C Kopaska-Merkel
The Star Chaser by Christina Sng
Observations From The Black Ball Line Between Deimos And Callisto by Alexandra Erin
Within a Flotsam Web by WC Roberts
Like A Drunken Cosmonaut by Alan Ira Gordon
A Star-Struck Night by Robert P. Hansen
Some Things Come Unbidden by Lisa Timpf
Pre-order your copy today at http://nomadicdeliriumpress.com/tmw.htm
Monday, July 20, 2015
Sunday, July 19, 2015
The Martian Wave: 2015 pre-release
The official release date for The Martian Wave: 2015 is August 15th, but you can now pre-order your own copy. For the moment, the only place to order a print copy is directly through us at http://nomadicdeliriumpress.com/blog/product/the-martian-wave-2015/. Amazon and other retailers will have the book in the weeks to come. The book will list for $10, but if you order from us before the release date, your price will be $9.
If you'd like to order an e-book version, you can order through Smashwords at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/561565, or you can order the Kindle version at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0120XUMR0.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Featured e-book for July 18th
Borrowed from the Nomadic Delirium Press blog:
The featured e-book for today is Seedlings on the Solar Winds and other stories by J Alan Erwine. You can get this e-book for 50% off for the rest of the month by going to https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/16551.
America as a fascist state, soldiers driven to terrorism, insane computers, insane humans, insane aliens, these are just some of the things waiting for readers in the pages of this new short story collection from prize winning science fiction author J Alan Erwine.
The featured e-book for today is Seedlings on the Solar Winds and other stories by J Alan Erwine. You can get this e-book for 50% off for the rest of the month by going to https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/16551.
America as a fascist state, soldiers driven to terrorism, insane computers, insane humans, insane aliens, these are just some of the things waiting for readers in the pages of this new short story collection from prize winning science fiction author J Alan Erwine.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Featured e-book for July 14th
Borrowed from the Nomadic Delirium Press blog...
Today’s featured e-book is A Robot, a Cyborg, and a Martian Walk into a Space Bar. You can get it for 50% off for the rest of the month by going to: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/499752.
A Robot, a Cyborg, and a Martian Walk into a Space Bar is a serious literary work of science fiction and fantasy stories that looks to delve into…who are we trying to kid? This book is a collection of comedic science fiction and fantasy stories written by some truly talented authors.
Today’s featured e-book is A Robot, a Cyborg, and a Martian Walk into a Space Bar. You can get it for 50% off for the rest of the month by going to: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/499752.
A Robot, a Cyborg, and a Martian Walk into a Space Bar is a serious literary work of science fiction and fantasy stories that looks to delve into…who are we trying to kid? This book is a collection of comedic science fiction and fantasy stories written by some truly talented authors.
The book includes stories
from Francis W. Alexander, Lou J. Berger, Wayne Carey, James Dorr,
Laura Givens, Alan Ira Gordon, John Grey, Carlos Hernandez, Gilda A.
Herrera, Ahmed A. Khan, Sheryl Normandeau, Robert Lowell Russell, John
Skylar, Glen R. Stripling, and Scott Virtes.
You’ll be taken to alien bars, alien planets, and any funny place these authors could come up with. You’ll meet meddling appliances, aliens with strange habits, and aliens trying to live on or visit Earth. There are even time flies and a cloned genius. This collection has everything you need to tickle your funny bone.
You’ll be taken to alien bars, alien planets, and any funny place these authors could come up with. You’ll meet meddling appliances, aliens with strange habits, and aliens trying to live on or visit Earth. There are even time flies and a cloned genius. This collection has everything you need to tickle your funny bone.
Friday, July 10, 2015
Featured e-book for July 10th
Borrowed from the Nomadic Delirium Press blog:
The Ephemeris Omnibus is the featured e-book for July 10th. You can get it for 25% off at Smashwords by going to https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/306292.
The Ephemeris Omnibus 2013 features the Ephemeris core rulebook (with some rule changes, including mutli-classing), and all of the rule supplements that have been released as of the end of 2012. All of the species and class supplements have been blended into the core rulebook to create a massive (over 200,000 words) rulebook that will allow you to play the most extensive Ephemeris game you'd ever want to play.
The Ephemeris Omnibus is the featured e-book for July 10th. You can get it for 25% off at Smashwords by going to https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/306292.
The Ephemeris Omnibus 2013 features the Ephemeris core rulebook (with some rule changes, including mutli-classing), and all of the rule supplements that have been released as of the end of 2012. All of the species and class supplements have been blended into the core rulebook to create a massive (over 200,000 words) rulebook that will allow you to play the most extensive Ephemeris game you'd ever want to play.
Friday, July 03, 2015
Smashwords e-book sale
Smashwords is having an e-book sale for the entire month of July, and many of my titles are available for up to 50% off. There are a couple of my short story collections, one of my novels, several titles that I've edited, and all of the Ephemeris titles.
Check it out today at: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/nomadicdelirium
Check it out today at: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/nomadicdelirium
Wednesday, July 01, 2015
Sunday, June 28, 2015
The Ephemeris Encyclopedia Galactica: Unexplored Space
All of "Unexplored Space" can now be yours to explore, and it's all
in one volume. This book outlines everything of interest in Sectors
22-41 of the Ephemeris universe. Find new species, new mysteries, the
ruins of ancient civilizations, and unexplored worlds just waiting for
exploration.
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/151807/The-Ephemeris-Encyclopedia-Galactica-Unexplored-Space
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/151807/The-Ephemeris-Encyclopedia-Galactica-Unexplored-Space
Saturday, June 27, 2015
A couple of five star reviews
My short short, "Lost in the Dark" has received a couple of five star reviews over at Smashwords. If you want to check the story out, please feel free to do so...it is a free download, after all...
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/553679
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/553679
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
My short stories on Smashwords
A while back, I started publishing some of my previously published short stories on Smashwords. Life, editing, and other factors kept me from working on that for a while, but I'm now back to listing my stories there. Most of the stories are available for just 99 cents, but two of them are free. If you'd like to check out some of my previously published works, please feel free to visit https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/jaerwine.
And if you like any of the stories, PLEASE write a review. We smaller authors are dependent upon reviews from readers.
And if you like any of the stories, PLEASE write a review. We smaller authors are dependent upon reviews from readers.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
The Ephemeris Encyclopedia Galactica: Sectors Thirty-Nine - Forty-One
The exploration of “Unexplored Space” concludes with Sectors 39-41.
The final sectors of "Unexplored Space" are now yours to explore. There are many new planets to colonize, new mysteries to solve, and one mystery that may be too dangerous to even try to solve...
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/151582/The-Ephemeris-Encyclopedia-Galactica-Sectors-ThirtyNine--FortyOne
The final sectors of "Unexplored Space" are now yours to explore. There are many new planets to colonize, new mysteries to solve, and one mystery that may be too dangerous to even try to solve...
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/151582/The-Ephemeris-Encyclopedia-Galactica-Sectors-ThirtyNine--FortyOne
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
What should science fiction publishers publish?
There's been a lot of talk since the Hugo nominations came out about what science fiction publishers should be publishing. I figured I'd weigh in with my two cents (for what they're worth). The answer for me, as an editor, comes down to a good story. When I'm reading submissions, I don't care whether or not the person has some agenda in their story, and I don't care if the story is nothing more than a rousing space opera like the "stories of old." I simply want to read a good story that is well written. And by well written, I don't mean that it lives up to some standards set forth in a college English class.
What is a good story? Something that holds my interest. Like every other editor, I have my own personal beliefs (religious, political, etc.), but a good story doesn't have to fit with my beliefs. I'm an Atheist, but I've published a lot of good stories that have definite religious overtones. Why did I publish them if they didn't fit my beliefs? Because they were good stories. I'm a progressive, bordering on liberal, but I've published stories that had definite conservative overtones. Why? Again, because they were good stories.
I know for a fact that I have published at least one author who was on one of the puppy slates, and I don't care. He's a good writer, and if he sends me a good story, I will still publish him. I really don't care about all of the political infighting that's going on in the field. My goal is to publish the best SF and fantasy that I can get for the small payments we can afford. If it doesn't match my beliefs, fine. If it doesn't match the beliefs of the majority or the minority in the field, fine. I just want to publish good stories.
So, what should science fiction publishers publish? Whatever they feel like they should publish. We're not here to make everyone happy. If it pisses some people off, that's life...and maybe that's a good thing. Literature should provoke an emotional reaction of some kind...
What is a good story? Something that holds my interest. Like every other editor, I have my own personal beliefs (religious, political, etc.), but a good story doesn't have to fit with my beliefs. I'm an Atheist, but I've published a lot of good stories that have definite religious overtones. Why did I publish them if they didn't fit my beliefs? Because they were good stories. I'm a progressive, bordering on liberal, but I've published stories that had definite conservative overtones. Why? Again, because they were good stories.
I know for a fact that I have published at least one author who was on one of the puppy slates, and I don't care. He's a good writer, and if he sends me a good story, I will still publish him. I really don't care about all of the political infighting that's going on in the field. My goal is to publish the best SF and fantasy that I can get for the small payments we can afford. If it doesn't match my beliefs, fine. If it doesn't match the beliefs of the majority or the minority in the field, fine. I just want to publish good stories.
So, what should science fiction publishers publish? Whatever they feel like they should publish. We're not here to make everyone happy. If it pisses some people off, that's life...and maybe that's a good thing. Literature should provoke an emotional reaction of some kind...
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
One day sale on The Martian Wave: 2014
Today only you can get a pdf version of The Martian Wave: 2014 for just $1.20. It usually lists for $3.99. Simply go to http://www.drivethrufiction.com/product/129608/The-Martian-Wave-2014, and get your copy today.
The
Martian Wave features stories about the exploration and colonization of
space, with special emphasis on our solar system. In this issue,
you'll find alien microbes and aliens that are like nothing you've ever
imagined. You'll be taken to icy worlds, and the sands of Mars. You'll
even get a look at Earth trying to regain its place in the stars.
The
volcanoes of Io and the deep dark of space are also waiting for
readers. Many stories paint a possibly grim future for humanity, but
others are truly optimistic. No matter the tone, all of the stories and
poems in this issue capture the adventurous spirit that make Humanity
what it is.
Step inside, and be transported to places you've never imagined...maybe even places you never could imagine.
Friday, June 05, 2015
Amazon BS
In the last couple of days I've noticed that my last two collections, A Robot, a Cyborg, and a Martian Walk into a Space Bar and Taurin Tales have both had some Kindle sales, so I decided to go over to Amazon and look at the webpages. You know, see where their sales rankings were and see if anyone had reviewed them. Much to my surprise, I found out that the print versions of both titles were listed as out of stock. The only reason I can think of for this is that the publisher, Nomadic Delirium Press, did not give Amazon the usual 55% discount that they ask for. The reason they did this is because the profit margin is already very small, and in order to give that kind of discount, either the publisher has to take almost no money (as these are royalty paying books, this also means that the authors make less money), or they have to price the books much higher, which puts them out of the price range for a lot of readers. This is the dilemma that many small press publishers face.
Amazon does, of course, offer an alternative, which is Create Space. However, Create Space does not have the distribution that most small press publishers would like. It's very difficult to get a Create Space created book on Barnes & Noble, and traditionally, my books (those that I've edited, and those that I've written) have done better at B&N than they have at Amazon.
This kind of game is just another example of Amazon trying to dominate the market. Unfortunately, dealing with Amazon is a necessary evil for authors, editors, and publishers, but it always leaves a bad taste in my mouth...
Amazon does, of course, offer an alternative, which is Create Space. However, Create Space does not have the distribution that most small press publishers would like. It's very difficult to get a Create Space created book on Barnes & Noble, and traditionally, my books (those that I've edited, and those that I've written) have done better at B&N than they have at Amazon.
This kind of game is just another example of Amazon trying to dominate the market. Unfortunately, dealing with Amazon is a necessary evil for authors, editors, and publishers, but it always leaves a bad taste in my mouth...
Monday, June 01, 2015
May recap
Sunday, May 31, 2015
The June issue of The Fifth Di... is now available
Copied from the Nomadic Delirium Press Blog:
The June issue of The Fifth Di… is now available at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/547172, and it’s only $1!
The Fifth Di…, one of the longest running on-line zines continues on with four new stories. This month we feature Tim McDaniel, Tony Cella, Eileen Maki, and Robert P. Hansen. Warning: Contains some sexual material that some readers might find offensive…but then we’ve never tried to be politically correct…
The Fifth Di…, one of the longest running on-line zines continues on with four new stories. This month we feature Tim McDaniel, Tony Cella, Eileen Maki, and Robert P. Hansen. Warning: Contains some sexual material that some readers might find offensive…but then we’ve never tried to be politically correct…
E-book of the week for May 31st
From the Nomadic Delirium Press Blog:
The e-book of the week for May 31st is Seedlings on the Solar Winds
by J Alan Erwine. You can get it for just $1.98 by going to https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/16551 and using coupon code VW35R at checkout.
America as a fascist state, soldiers driven to terrorism, insane computers, insane humans, insane aliens, these are just some of the things waiting for readers in the pages of this new short story collection from prize winning science fiction author J Alan Erwine.
America as a fascist state, soldiers driven to terrorism, insane computers, insane humans, insane aliens, these are just some of the things waiting for readers in the pages of this new short story collection from prize winning science fiction author J Alan Erwine.
Friday, May 22, 2015
Ephemeris character sourcebooks now available in print
The various character sourcebooks for the Ephemeris RPG are now
available in paperback. These supplements give new sub-classes for each
of the character classes, as well as new weapons, cybernetics, armor,
and other items. Each of them is a great tool for expanding your game…
The Bandit’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512286222
The Cyber Wizard’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512286923
The Diplomat’s and Explorer’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512270199
The Law Enforcer’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512266035
The Nanist’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/151229070X
The Scientist’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512233544
The Soldier’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512233110
The Trader’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512232521
The Bandit’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512286222
The Cyber Wizard’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512286923
The Diplomat’s and Explorer’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512270199
The Law Enforcer’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512266035
The Nanist’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/151229070X
The Scientist’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512233544
The Soldier’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512233110
The Trader’s Sourcebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512232521
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Ephemeris RPG adventures now available in paperback
The four Ephemeris RPG adventures that have been published so far are now available in paperback:
Mission of Trade, or Mission of Mercy?: http://www.amazon.com/dp/151206341X
Necessity’s Call: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512119830
The Derelict Ship of the Ancients: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512130559
The Secrets of Gladsheim IV: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512140414
Mission of Trade, or Mission of Mercy?: http://www.amazon.com/dp/151206341X
Necessity’s Call: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512119830
The Derelict Ship of the Ancients: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512130559
The Secrets of Gladsheim IV: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1512140414
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Marionettes on the Moon on sale
Borrowed from the Nomadic Delirium Press blog:
This week’s e-book sale is on Marionettes on the Moon and other stories by J Alan Erwine.
Get your copy for just $1.48 by going to https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/16865 and using coupon code LA56H.
Do Humans control their destiny, or are they merely victims of the circumstances that surround them?
A collection of short stories from prize winning SF author J Alan Erwine examines whether we have freedom of choice, or are merely puppets on strings subject to the whims of the universe. Marionettes on the Moon features 13 short stories, including the never before published title novelette.
Get your copy for just $1.48 by going to https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/16865 and using coupon code LA56H.
Do Humans control their destiny, or are they merely victims of the circumstances that surround them?
A collection of short stories from prize winning SF author J Alan Erwine examines whether we have freedom of choice, or are merely puppets on strings subject to the whims of the universe. Marionettes on the Moon features 13 short stories, including the never before published title novelette.
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